Air Source Heat Pump Rebate (Manitoba)
Efficiency Manitoba pays $2,000 for a centrally ducted cold-climate air-source heat pump or $1,500 for a ductless one — retrofits only, installed by a contractor registered with Efficiency Manitoba. The contractor handles the rebate application for you (within 90 days of installation).
Official program pageAmounts
| Centrally ducted cold-climate ASHP | $2,000 |
| Ductless cold-climate ASHP | $1,500 |
Who qualifies
- ✓Retrofit only — new builds are not eligible; primary residence
- ✓Supplementing electric-resistance or natural-gas heating (propane and fuel-oil conversions also qualify)
- ✓Contractor must be registered with Efficiency Manitoba
How to apply
- 1Choose a registered contractor — they verify eligibility before installing
- 2After installation, the contractor submits the rebate application within 90 days
- 3Cheque is mailed; a post-verification inspection is possible
Stacking with other programs
Explicitly stackable with the Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan (up to $12,500 on-bill, terms up to 15 years for heat pumps). Income-qualified households should look at the free offers under the Affordable Home Energy Program instead.
Frequently asked questions
›Does Manitoba have a ground-source (geothermal) offer too?
Yes — a separate pay-on-bill program installs a ground-source heat pump with no upfront cost, repaid $75/month interest-free for 15 years, free for income-qualified households. See the Affordable Home Energy Program.
Amounts and rules are set by the program administrator and change without notice. Always confirm on the official page before purchasing equipment.